Keith Johnson

What is your name, age, and whom do you ride for?
Keith Johnson, age 28, and I ride for Fiber Wise/Rock River Yamaha.

First time you were on a motorcycle?
Since I was 3 years old.

How many years have you been racing?
18 years.

Why do you like racing so much?
I really like the competition.

Best race you’ve ever seen?
It would have to be this year at Budds Creek. I’ve never seen two guys (RC and Stewart) battle that hard for two motos.

Your greatest accomplishment so far?
Winning the Top Privateer SX award in 2003.

Favorite racer of all-time?
Ricky Carmichael.

Tell us something about your hometown?
Everyone thinks that Albuquerque, New Mexico, is in the desert, but we live at 5,000 in the Rocky Mountains.

One thing you take with you when you travel?
Backpack and magazines.

What do you eat before a race?
Granola Bars because it’s light on the stomach.

What kind of music do you listen to?
Mostly, Alternative and Punk Rock.

Favorite TV show?
My wife has me watching Grey’s Anatomy and Desperate Housewives.

Favorite magazine?
Racer X.

Most annoying thing about you?
I complain a lot! My team owner makes me put a quarter in a jar every time I complain and it is starting to fill up pretty quick!

Married, girlfriend, or single?
I’m married to my wife, Jennifer, and we are expecting a little boy.

Favorite actor or actress?
Jim Carrey.

Hottest chick on earth?
Definitely my wife.

Favorite meal?
Anything from Sadie’s Mexican Restaurant.

When you’re done racing, what would you like to do?
I’m pretty sure I will be running a motorcycle shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Do you have a website address or MYSPACE page?
www.keithmx.com